In the United States over 38 million people speak Spanish and in the world over 400 million speak Spanish as their primary language in 21 different countries and on 4 continents. It is becoming increasingly important to know the language for many vocations including business, medicine and education. The earlier a student starts with foreign language instruction the more proficient they will become and the easier it will be to learn the language.

We will meet for 15 weeks on Thursday afternoons at East White Oak Church starting August 31st and ending December 21st, breaking for Fall and Thanksgiving on October 12th and November 23rd. The cost of the 15 week semester is $125 per student.

Course Descriptions

Jr High Spanish 1: This class is designed for students in 6th through 8th grade who have previously completed Elementary Spanish classes or Middle Schoolers that are new to the language. We will use the text En Vivo, Level One (which can be purchased on Amazon) and needs to be purchased prior to class and brought each week. We will spend class time reading, singing, chanting and speaking in Spanish. Students will also need a folder and loose-leaf paper.

High School Spanish 1: This class is for High School students looking to obtain a High School Spanish 1 credit and are willing to work hard in a fast-paced class. We will use the text Avancemos 1 and the accompanying student workbook which can both be purchased on Amazon. Any edition if fine. We will learn Spanish through exercises, games, videos, songs and more. Both the text and homework book need to be purchased prior to class and brought each week. Students will also need a folder and loose-leaf paper.

High School Spanish 2: This class is for High School students looking to obtain a High School Spanish 2 credit and are willing to work hard in a fast-paced class. This is for students who have previously completed High School Spanish 1 with either Senora Lucht or elsewhere. We will use the text Avancemos 2 and the accompanying student workbook which can both be purchased on Amazon. Any edition if fine. We will learn Spanish through exercises, games, videos, songs and more. Both the text and homework book need to be purchased prior to class and brought each week. Students will also need a folder and loose-leaf paper.

*To register for Spanish classes at The Daniel Academy please register directly through Senora Lucht by emailing her at jess.lucht@gmail.com. You do not need to be a member of The Daniel Academy to take Spanish classes there.

We will meet for 12 weeks on Friday afternoons in basement of The Coffee House and Deli in Uptown Normal starting August 25th and ending November 17th, breaking for Fall on October 13th. The cost of the 12 week semester is $100 per student with a $10 discount for siblings.

Course Descriptions

Early Elementary Spanish: This class is designed for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Class time will begin with circle time where we learn and review vocabulary and grammar by singing songs, playing games and moving! We will read a children's book in Spanish that uses and reviews new and previously learned materials. We will end class with a hands-on craft or activity for the students to take home. No prior Spanish experience is required. Please have students brings crayons, a folder, scissors, loose-leaf paper and a pencil each week.

Upper Elementary Spanish 1: This class is designed for students in 4th through 8th grade who are new to the language. Class time will begin with an introduction to materials through songs, games and moving. We will read a children's book in Spanish that relates to the materials we are learning. We will end class with a discussion in Spanish, workbook exercises and sometimes a craft or activity. We will be using the text En Vivo, Level One (which can be purchased on Amazon) and needs to be purchased prior to class and brought each week. Students will also need a folder, loose-leaf paper and a pencil.

Upper Elementary Spanish 2: This class is designed for students in 4th through 8th grade who have previously completed Upper Elementary Spanish 1. We will spend class speaking in Spanish, doing workbook exercises and sometimes a craft or activity. We will be using the text En Vivo, Level Two (which can be purchased on Amazon) and needs to be purchased prior to class and brought each week. Students will also need a folder, loose-leaf paper and a pencil.

*To register for Spanish classes at The Coffee House please register directly through Senora Lucht by emailing her at jess.lucht@gmail.com.

Middle School Spanish (Grades 5-8) Middle School Spanish, taught by Peter Weeks (Senior Pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran) meets for 1 hour on Tuesdays at First Church of the Nazarene. This course is for students with little to no prior experience with the language. 15-20 mins/day of homework will need to be completed outside of class each week. Students will use online resources as well interaction in class to gain conversational skill and vocabulary.

High School Spanish (Grades 8-12) High School Spanish, taught by Peter Weeks (Senior Pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran) meets for 1 hour on Tuesdays at First Church of the Nazarene. Students who complete this course (both semesters, Fall/Spring) will have completed an equivalent to a foreign language credit. This is a fast-paced class and 20-30 mins/day of homework will need to be completed outside of class each week. We will use the text Avancemos 1 (by McDougal Littell) and the accompanying student workbook, Cuaderno Practica Por Niveles.